5th University Council Hands Over To The 6th Council

Kyambogo University 5th University Council handed over to the 6th Council on April 4th, 2025, at Hotel Africana, Kampala. The ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including the Chancellor, Prof. John Yakobo Okedi, outgoing and incoming council chairpersons, former council members, members of top management and some university staff. The 5th Council was chaired by Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo,, and the 6th Council will be chaired by Prof. Fred Wabwire Mangen.

In a symbolic and orderly transition, outgoing 5th Council Chairperson, Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabug, formally handed over leadership to Prof. Fred Wabwire Mangen, who now assumes the role of Chairperson of the 6th Council. During his address, Dr. Nakabugo praised the outgoing council’s achievements and emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition, the sustainability of past accomplishments, and the need for continued progress. Dr. Nakabugo noted that serving as chairperson was no easy task, it was a role she approached with passion and dedication. On behalf of her colleagues, she expressed appreciation: “to the Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, for the privilege you granted us to steward the university on your behalf, as well as for the unwavering support you provided throughout the past four years”. Dr. Nakabugo applauded

In her handover remarks, Dr. Nakabugo said that the 5th Council had been guided by key focus areas that included quality, equality, integrity, professionalism, selflessness, and loyalty. Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo listed the 5th council achievements that included infrastructure development, improved university ranking, and ICT development, among others.

The Chancellor of Kyambogo University, Prof. John Yakobo Okedi, urged the 6th Council to understand that leadership is not about individual interests but about the collective effort of all members to advance the mission and values of the university. Prof. John Yakobo Okedi, underscored the critical role of science and technology education in reinforcing Kyambogo’s identity. In his remarks, he expressed gratitude to the outgoing council and pledged his continued support to the new leadership.

Addressing council members, Okedi advised them to be visionary and collaborative, and to make decisions that promote the well-being and success of students, staff, and other key stakeholders.

“In the next four years, the 6th University Council will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of this university. I have been informed that management will be presenting to the university council the next five-year strategic plan 2025/2026-2029/2030, in line with NDP IV and the NRM manifesto,” Okedi stated.

According to Okedi, the plan will focus on improving staffing levels from the current 37% to at least 50%. It will also emphasise integrating ICT into teaching and learning, timely review of academic programmes to meet the demands of an evolving job market, upgrading 8.8km of university roads to bitumen standard, and constructing a perimeter wall.

Other focus areas include streamlining business processes for greater efficiency and coordinating national and international partnerships for resource mobilisation.

The chairperson of the 6th Kyambogo University Council, Prof. Fred Wabwire Mangen urged incoming council members to protect peace and preserve it for future generations.

“I call upon all of you to join me and we team up to take this university to another level. We promise to do our best to preserve this excellence and promote it beyond the boundaries of Kyambogo University,” said Mangen.

Representing the Kyambogo Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eli Katunguka, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs. Prof. Maria G.N Musoke, acknowledged Dr. Nakabugo’s strategic leadership and her commitment to addressing concerns of both management and staff.

Prof. Maria G.N Musoke commended the 5th Council for their exceptional work and the smooth transition process. She urged the incoming 6th Council to prioritize research and innovation, quality assurance, and the integration of artificial intelligence within university systems. Prof. Musoke also highlighted the necessity of revising the university’s strategic plan to align with emerging priorities.

Members of the 6th Council were sworn in on December 2,2024, and the council was fully constituted on February 26,2025.

Members of the 5^th University Council who handed-over include:

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